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DID YOU KNOW?

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CLIMBING IN THE YUKON

  • There are currently more than 17 climbing outdoor sites in the Yukon.

  • More to come soon!

 

 

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CLIMBING BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN

  • Teaches coordination 

  • Improves balance

  • Builds teamwork

  • Improves balance

  • Builds Trust

  • Gives Muscular Endurance

  • Increases Mental and Physical focus

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PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF CLIMBING 

  • Full body workout: can improve your strength, endurance, and speed in most muscle groups on the body.

  • Cardio: because it’s a low-impact cardio exercise, breathing and heart rate will improve as well as stamina. 

 

 

Many people think it’s just about having strength in your arms, but it’s not! 

 

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MENTAL BENEFITS OF CLIMBING 

  • Fight Fatigue

  • Facing fear

  • Goal Setting

  • Confidence

  • Focus on the present

  • Reinforce Mind-Body Connection

  • Stress  Relief

  • Decision Making

  • Spacial Awareness

ADAPTIVE CLIMBING

  • Climbing has been proven an excellent therapy for kids with autism. More info

  • Climbing has also been used as a form of therapy for individuals with dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, sensory integration dysfunction, learning disabilities, ADD, and more.

  • Climbing is a sport that amputee and paraplegic climbers can adapt easily to and at reasonable costs. More Info

  • Adaptive climbing has even been used to help veterans recover from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other ailments.

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